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By Jason Livingston-the operator of www.GreenLivingRocks.com where you can learn how to build solar panel, construct a homemade windmill, and begin living green.

It seems like the recognition of using solar power is rising every day.  And people are becoming more interested in how they can add solar energy to their lifestyle in inexpensive ways.  That is why solar panel kits are now available for a wide variety of solar applications.  Here are a few of the solar panel kits that you can obtain.

One of the most reasonably priced kinds of solar panel kits to buy is a 45 watt model, for around $200.  It is sizeable enough to run common home electronic equipment, like T.V.s and computers, and even to power lighting.  It will even charge a 12v battery so you can store its electricity for use at night.  The equipment is now advanced enough that the PV cells can generate electricity even on gloomy days.  And its little size (about 36inches square) makes it straightforward to find a suitable location.  Kits typically include the panel or panels, mounting hardware and wiring.  A few kits may include an inverter; otherwise you will have to buy that separately.

Other kits develop on that fundamental concept of assembling the panels, mounting hardware and wiring for more specific applications. For instance, solar kits for power boats may include solar panels, and array and mounting hardware that is made from stainless steel or other materials that survive exposure to salt water.  They may also include tracking apparatus that will position the panels according to the sun’s location.

Kits intended for cabins may consist of the basic solar panels and wiring.  But they may use a shaft mounted array and hardware so that the panels can be positioned in a clearing away from foliage.  And the kits might additionally include a battery back up system for cabins that will be off the grid.

Solar panel kits designed for R.V.s start with a simple set up that provides basic power for lights and trickle charging the battery.  Yet luxury RVs that contain a lot of electrical equipment, ranging from built-in global positiong to home theater systems, might need a system as complicated and complex as an off grid home.  And there are kits available for these extremes as well as many RV requirements in between

There seems to be a kit available for very nearly any solar panel you can think of for home-based, commercial or recreational use.  The best way to acquire them is to hunt online.  And the best way to pick one is to compare their features and customer service.

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PT 2: CARPET MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC SODA BOTTLES? COUNTERTOPS MADE FROM RECYCLED GLASS? FLOORS MADE FROM BAMBOO? GOING GREEN WITH A HOME MAKE-OVER! HOST MICHELLE HARRIS SHOWS VIEWERS HOW TO UTILIZE THE LATEST ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS WHEN BUILDING OR RENOVATING A HOME. PART TWO OF THREE.

CARPET MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC SODA BOTTLES? COUNTERTOPS MADE FROM RECYCLED GLASS? FLOORS MADE FROM BAMBOO? GOING GREEN WITH A HOME MAKE-OVER! HOST MICHELLE HARRIS SHOWS VIEWERS HOW TO UTILIZE THE LATEST ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS WHEN BUILDING OR RENOVATING A HOME. PART ONE OF THREE.